Chloranil CAS 118-75-2

Introduction:Basic information about Chloranil CAS 118-75-2, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.

Chloranil Basic information

Product Name:Chloranil
Synonyms:P-CHLORANIL;SPERGON;SPERGON I;SPERGON(R);TETRACHLOROQUINONE;TETRACHLORO-1,4-BENZOQUINONE;TETRACHLORO BENZOQUINONE;TETRACHLORO-P-BENZOQUINONE
CAS:118-75-2
MF:C6Cl4O2
MW:245.88
EINECS:204-274-4
Product Categories:Benzoquinones;Combinatorial Chemistry;Detection of Amines for Primary & Secondary Amines (for Detection of Free Amine on the Resins);Synthetic Organic Chemistry;Benzoquinones, etc. (Charge Transfer Complexes);Charge Transfer Complexes for Organic Metals;Pharmaceutical Intermediates;Functional Materials;Oxidation;118-75-2
Mol File:118-75-2.mol

Chloranil Chemical Properties

Melting point 295-296 °C (dec.)
Boiling point 290.07°C (rough estimate)
bulk density800kg/m3
density 1,97 g/cm3
vapor pressure 1 hPa (71 °C)
Fp >100℃
storage temp. Store below +30°C.
solubility 0.25g/l practically insoluble
form Liquid
color Clear
Specific Gravity1.97
PH3.5-4.5 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃)(slurry)
Water Solubility insoluble
λmax510nm(CH2Cl2)(lit.)
Merck 14,2078
BRN 393006
Major Applicationagriculture
environmental
InChI1S/C6Cl4O2/c7-1-2(8)6(12)4(10)3(9)5(1)11
InChIKeyUGNWTBMOAKPKBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESClC1=C(Cl)C(=O)C(Cl)=C(Cl)C1=O
LogP2.3 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference118-75-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Referencep-Benzoquinone, 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-(118-75-2)
EPA Substance Registry SystemChloranil (118-75-2)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes Xi,N,Xn
Risk Statements 36/38-50/53-20
Safety Statements 37-60-61-22
RIDADR UN 3077 9/PG 3
WGK Germany 2
RTECS DK6825000
8
Autoignition Temperature>400 °C
TSCA TSCA listed
HazardClass 9
PackingGroup III
HS Code 29147090
Storage Class11 - Combustible Solids
Hazard ClassificationsAquatic Acute 1
Aquatic Chronic 1
Eye Dam. 1
Skin Irrit. 2
Skin Sens. 1
Hazardous Substances Data118-75-2(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityLD50 orally in Rabbit: 4000 mg/kg

Chloranil Usage And Synthesis

DescriptionChloranil: an important intermediate
Chloranil (2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione), is extensively used as a fungicide, is an intermediate in the synthesis of medicines and pesticides, and is an oxidizing agent used in organic synthesis, particularly for dye intermediates, in China. The annual production of chloranil in recent years, in China, has been about 2000 tonnes. Chloranil is known for its strong oxidizing properties. It can cause oxidative stress and damage to cells by interacting with cysteine residues of some proteins[1-3].
Chemical PropertiesYELLOW-GREEN POWDER
Usesantipsoriatic
UsesTetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone is a potential intermediate in the process of pentachlorophenol-induced carcinogenicity.
Usesp-Chloranil is used as a dye intermediate, oxidizing agent, vulcanizing agent and dehydrogenation reagent. It is also used to make chloranil electrodes for pH measurements. Further, it serves as a hydrogen acceptor and used for the aromatization reactions such as conversion of cyclohexadienes to the benzene derivatives. It is used to test the secondary amine. In addition to this, it is employed as a precursor to prepare diaziquone, which is used as a cancer chemotherapeutic agent.
UsesAgricultural fungicide, dye intermediate, reagent. manufacture of electrodes for pH measurement.
DefinitionChEBI: A member of the class of 1,4-benzoquiones that is 1,4-benzoquinone in which all four hydrogens are substituted by chlorines.
Synthesis Reference(s)Tetrahedron, 34, p. 1577, 1978 DOI: 10.1016/0040-4020(78)80185-9
General DescriptionYellow powder with a slight odor.
Air & Water ReactionsInsoluble in water.
Reactivity ProfileChloranil is sensitive to excessive light and heat. Chloranil is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Chloranil reacts with alkalis.
HazardSkin irritant.
Fire HazardFlash point data for Chloranil are not available; however, Chloranil is probably combustible.
reaction suitabilityreagent type: oxidant
Industrial usesThree important chloranil manufacturing sites, the Ody Chemical Plant, Qsd Chemical Plant and Yueh Chemical Plant were selected as typical chloranil producers. Three chloranil product samples were collected, one from each plant, and stored at -20 ℃ before analysis. The different uses of chloranil can lead to distinct differences in the quality and purity of the chloranil produced. Sample Ch1 was made by the Ody Chemical Plant for use as an intermediate in pharmaceutical products such as diuretics and antisterone. It was extracted and purified using a recrystallization process to form a product with 99% purity. However, sample Ch3, produced by Yueh Chemical Plant, is not further purified as it is mainly used as a dye and pesticide intermediate, so it has a purity of only 90%. The purity of sample Ch2, from Qsd Chemical Plant, is between that of Ch1 and Ch3, at 96%.
SynthesisThe production of chloranil involves two steps: first, phenol is used as the raw material and converted to hydroquinone; and second, the hydroquinone is converted to chloranil in the presence of chlorine or hydrogen peroxide and hydrochloric acid[2]. 
Purification MethodsCrystallise p-chloranil from acetic acid, acetone, *benzene, EtOH or toluene, dry it in a vacuum over P2O5, or from acetic acid and drying over NaOH in a vacuum desiccator. It can be sublimed under vacuum at 290o. A sample may contain significant amounts of the o-chloranil isomer as impurity. Purify it by triple sublimation under vacuum and recrystallise before use. It is a skin and mucous membrane irritant. [UV: Pummerer et al. Chem Ber 85 545 1952, Brook J Chem Soc 5040 1952, Beilstein 7 IV 2083.]
References[1] Wenbin Liu. “Contamination and emission factors of PCDD/Fs, unintentional PCBs, HxCBz, PeCBz and polychlorophenols in chloranil in China.” Chemosphere 86 3 (2012): 248–51.
[2] Kaleru Mogilaiah, Boda Sakram, Janapatla Uma Rani. “Synthesis of 1,2,4-Triazolo[4,3-a][1,8]naphthyridines Using Chloranil under Microwave Irradiation.” ChemInform 37 2 (2005).
[3] Weibing Zhang . “The metabolic activation of pentachlorophenol to chloranil as a potent inhibitor of human and rat placental 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenases.” Toxicology letters 395 (2024): Pages 40-49.

Chloranil Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materialsFerric chloride-->Pentachlorophenol-->Sodium pentachlorophenolate
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